The Best Tour Ayacucho
Technical Notes
| Tour Lenght: | 4 days / 3 nights |
|---|---|
| Activities : | Archaeological and Cultural. |
| Places to be visited: | City Tour Ayacucho, Wari - Quinua, Vilcashuaman - Intiwatana, Lima |
| Minimun Number of Pax: | 02 pax |
Itinerary
Day 1: Touring the Ayacucho city
Meeting at the bus station or airport and transfer to the selected hotel. In the afternoon, City Tour, including the Main Square, one of the largest and most beautiful in the country; the Cathedral, with magnificent main and side altars with beautiful carvings covered in gold lear, being its pulpit one of the most notable in the city; The University of Huamanga; the Temple of Santo Domingo, this one-nave church, designed in the shape of the Latin cross, has a magnificent dome and Baroque altars; La Merced, with magnificent oil paintings and La Magdalena. Then, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Teresa, which contains one of the most extraordinary Baroque altars in Peru; the Mirador of Acuchimay; the Santa Ana handicraft quarter and old colonial mansions such as the Casa Olano and Casa de Jauregui y Vivanco.
Day 2: Wari - Quinua
After breakfast, visit to the ruins of Wari, located at 22 kms. from the city. It was the capital of the first Andean Empire and is an incredible complex of streets, squares, stone tombs, paths and canals, food depositories and stone structures. We will continue our tour visiting the town of Quinua, located at 35 kms. from Ayacucho; this town is known for its churches built in mud. In the major square there is located a site museum and was the place where the Capitulation of Ayacucho was signed. This act sealed the American Liberty. Then we will visit La Pampa de la Quinua, National Historic Sanctuary, at only 1 km. from the town of Quinua and surrounded by an eucalyptus forest. The battle of Ayacucho was fought in this plain. Return to the hotel.
Day 3: Vilcashuaman - Intiwatana
Early in the morning travel by bus from Ayacucho to the small city of Vilcashuaman, 120 Km. south. This place was an important Inca city on the Inca Road to the Chinchaysuyo (the coast). The city was probably built by Inca Pachacutec and it has the style and quality of Inca architecture. The buildings are very similar to those that exist in Cusco. Visit the Temple of the Sun and the Moon. Then we will see the Ushno or Inca altar, unique in Peru for its architectural design and beauty.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon excursion to Intiwatana, which was a residential Inca center that is located very near Vilcashuaman on the Vischongo district. There, we will see the Inca palace, the tower, the Inca bath and the Lagoon near the Palace.
Late afternoon, return by bus to the city of Ayacucho for overnight.
Day 4: Back to Lima
After breakfast, transfer and assistance on your departure. End of our services
Tour Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation in Ayacucho.
- In and out transfers.
- All applicable taxes.
- Bilingual guided tours.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
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